Big Idea:
Follow, guard and refresh by the power of the Spirit to experience the mercy and reward of God.

1. Follow - 2 Timothy 1:13

a. The pattern of "healthy" words

2. Guard - 2 Timothy 1:14

a. The "beautiful treasure" of the Gospel

b. Guard against:
- Greed (Lk. 2:15)
- False knowledge (1 Tim. 6:20)
- Those who oppose God's people and the Gospel (2 Tim. 4:15)
- Deception (2 Pt. 3:17); Idols (1 Jn. 5:21)

c. By the Spirit

By "hearing with faith."

3. Refresh - 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Mercy and reward

Next Steps Takeaways:
With God:
- Be filled with the Spirit on a daily basis by developing the habit of “hearing with faith.”
- Consider using the “Fighter Verses” Bible memory program to “fight the good fight of faith.”

Next Steps Takeaways:
With Others:
- Be an intentional example of following Jesus for those younger than you (your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, siblings, friends, church family, kids’ ministry, student ministry, young adult ministry, etc.).
- Find some regular way of sharing God’s word and praying with them (e.g. “Fighter Verses,” “YouVersion,” family devotions, etc.).

Next Steps Takeaways:
On Mission:
- Identify one unbeliever every day that you can share God’s word with (classmate, co-worker, neighbor, friend, stranger, etc.).
- In person, text, email, social media, etc.